The story revolves around a young girl who lives with her grandmother in a small village. The grandmother has a mysterious past and the villagers are wary of her. One day, the girl discovers a hidden room in their house, which contains a straw parlor where her grandmother used to work as a fortune teller. As she explores the room, she uncovers secrets about her family's past and the reason for the villagers' hostility towards them.
By Eugene Field · First published 1892 · Genre: Children's Literature, Poetry, Fantasy